The following is the 2022-2027 strategic plan for the Division of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) at New York Medical College (NYMC).
The goal of the division's strategic plan for this reporting period is to maintain current standards of excellence in academic and clinical training as a speech-language pathology program with an emphasis in medical speech-language pathology. This plan draws on the College’s Strategic Plan (2022-2026) and the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) Strategic Plan (2022-2027). The division identified specific aspects of the College and SHSP strategic plans to determine goals to meet or exceed the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Standards and ensure that the students meet the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 2020 CFCC Standards.
The School of Health Sciences and Practice at NYMC is a health sciences-focused school whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers to prepare them for practice and to positively impact human health and well-being. The school engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism through its faculty and affiliated partners.
The School of Health Sciences and Practice will promote health science education, scholarship, and service to prepare and empower the next generation of health sciences and practice leaders to advance human health and well-being across a wide spectrum of diverse settings.
The Division of Speech-Language Pathology prepares skilled clinicians who are committed to evidence-based and ethical practices in the delivery of speech-language and swallowing services in health care facilities, schools, and other professional settings. The curriculum focuses on integrating research and clinical applications across academic and clinical courses. The division fosters the development of inter-professional practice skills within the college and in community-based clinical practice settings. The division promotes clinical excellence in the community through service activities and continuing professional education opportunities. The division affirms its commitment that graduates meet the standards for clinical certification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
In pursuit of achieving our Mission and to align with the College and School of Health Sciences and Practice Strategic Plan and external certification standards, the division identified goals in the following areas: Student Success; Innovative Faculty and Research; Community Partnerships; and Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging.
Goal 1: Student Support Services
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Goal 2: eLearning
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Goal 3: Interprofessional Education
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Goal 4: Recruitment and Affordability
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Developed in support of NYMC Strategic Plan Goals
Champion Excellence in Education and Diversity and Inclusion (Goals 1, 2 and 4)
Promote Biomedical Research and Innovation (Goal 1)
Focus on Community Outreach (Goal 1)
Strategic Planning, Resource Development and Institutional Improvement (Goal 1)
Developed in support of SHSP Strategic Plan Goals
Student Success (Goals 1, 2, 3, 4)
CAA and CFCC Standards
Goal 1: Scholarship, Recognition, and Incentives
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Goal 2: Community of Scholars
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Goal 3: Physical Facilities
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Goal 4: Leadership
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Developed in support of NYMC Strategic Plan Goals
Champion Excellence in Education and Diversity and Inclusion (Goal 3)
Promote Biomedical Research and Innovation (Goal 1)
Elevate Transparency in Governance and Commitment to Ethics, Mission, Vision and Core Values (Goal 1)
Strategic Planning, Resource Development and Institutional Improvement (Goals 2, 3)
Innovative Faculty and Research (Goals 1, 2, 3, 4)
CAA and CFCC Standards
Goal 1: Engagement and Outreach
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Goal 2: Visibility and Awareness
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Developed in support of NYMC Strategic Plan Goals
Champion Excellence in Education and Diversity and Inclusion (Goal 2)
Focus on Community Outreach (Goal 1)
Strategic Planning, Resource Development and Institutional Improvement (Goals 2, 3)
Developed in support of SHSP Strategic Plan Goals
Community Partnerships (Goals 1, 2)
CAA and CFCC Standards
Goal 1: Diversity of Student Population
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Goal 2: Diversity of Full-Time Faculty
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Goal 3: Curriculum and Learning Experiences
The division will:
Developed in support of NYMC Strategic Plan Goals
Champion Excellence in Education and Diversity and Inclusion (Goals 1, 3)
Promote Biomedical Research and Innovation (Goal 1)
Focus on Community Outreach (Goal 1)
Elevate Transparency in Governance and Commitment to Ethics, Mission, Vision and Core Values (Goals 1, 2)
Strategic Planning, Resource Development and Institutional Improvement (Goals 2, 3)
Developed in support of SHSP Strategic Plan Goals
Inclusion and Diversity, Belonging (Goals 1, 2, 3)
CAA and CFCC Standards